Under the Tobacco Control Act and the Cannabis Control Act, Environmental Health Officers conduct inspections of cannabis retailers for compliance with the legislation. They also enforce many of the rules where cannabis cannot be smoked, such as in playgrounds, recreational areas and public spaces. These rules and inspections protect the health of NWT citizens and helps retailers stay within the law.

The Open Government Policy supports the GNWT's commitment to transparency and accountability through public access to government data, information and public engagement on decision making in a way that is responsive to the needs and expectations of NWT residents.